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Canon Powershot A430 Digital Camera
Canon Powershot A430 is an easy and affordable 4-megapixle advance digital cameras recently launched by Canon in India which offers an outstanding combination of easy-to-use features, solid construction and excellent image quality at an entry-level price.
With a 4-megapixel sensor and a 4x optical zoom lens, the Canon Powershot A430 is a very high quality, inexpensive and compact digital camera. The lens offers a 5.4mm-to-21.6mm range (equivalent to a 35mm lens with a 39mm-to-156mm zoom) and corresponding maximum f-stops of f/2.8 to f/5.8.
The Canon PowerShot A430 can shoot up to 2.3 frames per second and has an array of 14 shooting modes. The digital camera takes SD cards and is PictBridge compatable using USB 2.0 interface.
Nokia 6131 Mobile Phone
Nokia has launched today its new Nokia 6131 clamshell type mobile phones in India which feature a good balance of slim and sleek style and practical benefits.
Sleekest Nokia handset to date and perhaps inspired by the Motorla RAZR series, the Nokia 6131 springs open at the push of a button which offers users the flexibility and comfort of one-hand messaging, dialing, as also receiving calls on a fold-phone.
With 112 gms in weight the new Nokia 6131 has dual displays; main display: Active TFT QVGA display supports up to 16,777,216 colors (320 x 240 pixels, 2.2 inches) and outer display: Active TFT display supports up to 262,144 colors (128 x 160 pixels, 1.36 inches) using a clam-shell type of design.
Sony Launched VAIO VGN-AR18 With Blue-Ray Disk
Sony India today announced the lauch of its new VAIO brand notebook PC in India, VAIO VGN-AR18 with embedded Blu-ray optical disk drive and 17-inch widescreen LCD display. Sony claims that VAIO VGN-AR18 is world’s first notebook with Blu-ray technology.
Blu-ray is similar to the compact disc (CD), but can store 50GB of data compared to the CD’s 700MB. Blu-ray is also superior to the DVD, which allow storage of nearly 2 to 4 hours of high-definition (HD) audio-visual content or upto 50 GB of data on a single Blu-ray disk. Blu-Ray technology has been in the news for quite a while now with many storage hardware firms showing active interest for adopting the new disc format.
Sahara DT55120-CK02 Desktop PC With CD Writer
Sahara India has recently lauched its new desktop PC, the DT55120-CK02, powered by Intel Pentium 4 processor 506 (2.66 GHz) and has 52x CD writer.
The Sahara DT55120-CK02 desktop PC is equipped with 533 MHz FSB (1MB L2 cache) and features 256-MB DDR RAM, a 80-GB Ultra DMA hard drive, a 3.5-inch 1.44 FDD, 17-inch (43.1 cm) high resolution colour monitor with VIA- K8M800 Integrated graphic card and 52x CD writer.
Free limited functionality Linux OS absed Sahara DT55120-CK02 desktop PC also features a 10/100 Ethernet adapter, integrated 56-kbps V.90 fax/modem, multimedia 101 keyboard, speakers and optical mouse.
Kingston FB-DIMM Memory
Kingston Technology has earlier this month announced expansion its Fully Buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) memory modules with the inclusion of new DDR2 667-MHz speeds to support Intel-based servers and workstation PCs.
The Kingston FB-DIMM memory modules are to be used alongside new dual-core Intel Xeon processor-based servers and Intel 5000 series chipsets / motherboards.
The Fully Buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) memory modules are high-speed, high-density memory solution for high powered workstations and server platforms which offer memory flexibility and more expansion options.
Gigabyte N211U Dragonfly Notebook PC
Gigabyte Technology, a Taiwan based company, recently introduced a very lightweight 1.9 kgs, N211U “Dragonfly” notebook computer in India which has 12.1-inch XGA TFT LCD display.
Powered by the Intel Dothan (1.6 GHz) processor with Intel 915GM/ICH6-M chipset, the Gigabyte N211U notebook PC has 512-MB RAM, two memory slots with each supporting up to 1024 MB of RAM and expandable to a total of 2GB, a 80 GB hard disk drive, and an 8x DVD-RW optical drive. It sports 12.1 inch XGA Glare Type TFT LCD with maximum screen resolution of 1024×768 using Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 which shares 16-MB of system RAM.
The Gigabyte N211U “Dragonfly” has enhanced computing and multimedia functions using the most popular Sonoma platform backed by the powerful Intel 915 chipsets. The new notebook also comes with the Intel PRO WLAN 2200BG (or optionally with the 2915ABG wireless technology), for interruption-free wireless connectivity.
Sahara NB5610-L1 Notebook PC
Sahara India introduced early this year a ultralight notebook PC, NB5610-L1 powered by Intel Centrino mobile technology, Intel Celeron M Processor 360 (1MB L2 Cache,1.40 GHz, 400MHz FSB) which weighs under 2.45 kgs.
The Sahara NB5610-L1 notebook PC according to company is targeted at students, small business and the small office home office (SOHO) segment, features a 256 MB DDR RAM, (upgradeable to 2-GB), a 40-GB hard drive, SIS M661 Integrated graphic controller, and a 14.1-inch TFT LCD XGA display.
Wi-Fi ready NB5610-L1 notebook PC comes with SIS M661 Integrated graphic controller, built in stereo with 3D sound effects and a DVD/CD-RW combo drive.
Sahara Desktop Computer DT7523-J9 With DVD Writer
Sahara India has recently lauched their Microsoft Windows XP media center based desktop computer, DT7523-J9 powered by Intel Pentium 4, 2.66 GHz processor.
The Sahara DT7523 desktop sports 256-MB DDR RAM, a 80-GB Ultra DMA hard drive, a 3.5-inch floppy drive, 15-inch (38.1 cm) standard colour monitor with VIA- K8M800 Integrated graphic card and DVD writer.
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center based Sahara DT7523 desktop is equipped with built-in TV tuner card and remote controller unit. It also features a 10/100 Ethernet adapter, integrated 56-kbps V.90 modem and multimedia speakers with 5 button optical mouse.
Compaq Presario M2512 AU With AMD Sempron 3000
Compaq recently launched Presario M2512 AU which is powered by AMD Mobile Sempron Processor Model 3000+ (1.8GHz) with PowerNow Technology and is targetted at small business users looking for a full-featured notebook with premium quality large 15-inch display and hassle free Wireless LAN and bluetooth connectivity.
The new Compaq Presario M2512 AU notebook PC With AMD SEMPRON 3000+ (1.8GHz) features 256 MB DDR RAM, a 40-GB ultra DMA fast hard drive and DVD-CDRW 24x cd writer DVD ROM combo optical drive.
Equipped with integrated ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M PCI Express graphic adapter (shared memory), the Compaq Presario M2512 AU notebook has 15-inch XGA TFT LCD display with BrightView Screen providing maximum 1024 x 768 resolution. With the BrightView technology display, spreadsheets, powerpoint and visuals look livelier with sharper contrast and clearer picture quality.
BenQ Joybook R31 Notebook PC
BenQ recently launches Joybook R31 notebook in India that is powered by Intel Celeron M processor, aimed at providing mobile users a full-featured notebook with premium quality display and rich audio performance.
Intel Centrino Mobile Technology
Powered by Intel Celeron M processor 370 (1.73 GHz), the BenQ Joybook R31 features VIA PN800 chipset core logic, an advanced VIA Unichrome Pro graphic adapter with 32-MB shared RAM for incredible graphics performance and high definition video, 256-MB of DDR2 RAM (upgradable to maximum 2-GB on-board), 60-GB hard drive with DVD/CD-RW combo optical drive.
Intex 028GD Laptop PC
Intex Technologies, recently announced lauch of their Intex 028GD laptop PC powered by Intel Celeron M Processor 360 (1.4 GHz) which has 15.0-inch XGA TFT LCD display.
Intex Technologies is a Delhi based leading vendor of IT products such as PC speakers, cabinets, keyboards, mice etc for Indian market.
The Intex 028GD laptop is powered by Intel Celeron M Processor 360 (1.4 GHz, 90nm, FSB400, 1MB L2 cash, 478P uFC-PGA package) and features 256 MB DDR 333 RAM - expandable to 512MB, 40GB ATA 66 /100 hard disk, 15.0-inch XGA (1024×768) TFT LCD display and built-in DVD ROM + CD RW combo optical drive.
Intex 028GD notebook PC also includes a 4-in-1 memory card reader which supports MMC/ SD / MS / MS Pro. A 10/100 ethernet LAN adapter and an internal 56 kbps modem along with a Kensington Lock hole.
The iRiver U10 Portable Music And Video Player
The iRiver U10 is a ultra-portable multifunction music player
which supports MP3s, WMAs, ASF, OGG, JPG, TXT, Flash Lite 1.1, MPEG-4 SP video at 320×240 (QVGA) and include an equalizer with 10 presets with its MP3 music player.
iRiver U10 also features an FM tuner with recording, an alarm clock, a set of speaker and still photo viewer. The gadget is available in either 512-MB or 1-GB version and comes with excellent battery life.
Sleek, stylish and simple, iRivers U10 measures 2.7″ x 1.8″ x 0.6″ and weighing only 2.5 ounces and has 320×240 QVGA color screen.
Lenovo Unveiled 3000 V100 Widescreen Notebook PC
Lenovo unveiled last week its first ultraportable 12.1-inch widescreen notebook PC, Lenovo 3000 V100 powered by Intel Core Duo processor with an 1.3 megapixel webcam and integrated DVD burner.
Weighing just 1.8 kgs, the Lenovo 3000 V100 notebook PC offers small business users with limited budget powerful dual-core processor performance, easy and reliable connectivity options to wide range of wired and wireless devices, 12.1-inch widescreen display and new multimedia features.
The Lenovo ultraportable 3000 V100 laptop PC is available with intel Core Duo processors and it include 512MB RAM, 80 GB 5400 rpm 2.5-inch HDD, integrated 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN, a 10/100 Ethernet adapter, built-in 56 kbps modem and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity.
The Lenovo 3000 V100 also includes an integrated DVD-RW writer, integrated fingerprint reader, 1.3 megapixel webcam, and DVD writer.
Compaq Presario 2375TU Notebook With DVD Writer
Compaq Presario V2375TU Notebook Laptop is powered by Intel Celeron M 1.4 GHz processor and sports Integrated Wireless LAN and DVD writer.
The Compaq V2375TU is powered by Intel Celeron-M 360 @ 1.4GHz / Intel 915 GM Chipset and features 256MB DDR SDRAM, Up to 64MB DVMT 3.0, 40-GB Ultra DMA hard disk, 14-inch Widescreen WXGA TFT Display with BrightView Screen providing maximum 1280 x 768 resolution with 15:9 Aspect Ratio, and 24X CDRW-DVD writer.
Weighing under 2.36 kgs, the Compaq Presario 2375TU notebook PC also features integrated Wireless LAN 802.11g, intergrated 6-In-1 Digital Media Reader and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 900 graphic adapter.
Intex 023GD Laptop PC
Intex Technologies, recently announced lauch of their Intex 023GD laptop PC powered by VIA C3, 1.2 GHz procesor which has a 14-inch TFT LCD screen.
A leading vendor of IT products, Intex Technologies India Ltd, is a Delhi based company catering to product categories such as PC speakers, cabinets, keyboards, mice, and headphones for range of desktop computers.
The Intex 023GD laptop is powered by VIA C3, 1.2 GHz processor and sports 256 MB DDR 266 SO-DIMM DDR RAM - expandable to 512MB, 40GB ATA 66 /100 hard disk, 14-inch TFT LCD XGA display with maximum 1024 x 768 resolution, and built-in DVD ROM + CD RW combo optical drive.
